Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 12: 119 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074812
Common Names
- Fenixia
- Fenixia Pauciflora
- Few-Flowered Fenixia
Description
Fenixia pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Fenixia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in dry, rocky areas, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Fenixia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fenixia pauciflora is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fenixia pauciflora is a perennial shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through cuttings or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. Germination should take place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Fenixia pauciflora
Fenixia pauciflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Fenixia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fenixia pauciflora?
Fenixia pauciflora
What is the natural habitat of Fenixia pauciflora?
Fenixia pauciflora is found in dry, open areas in the Mediterranean region.
What are the characteristics of Fenixia pauciflora?
Fenixia pauciflora is a small, perennial plant with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Species in the Fenixia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,